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Kickoff time set for Georgia football game vs. Auburn

The kickoff time for Georgia football's home game on Oct. 17 against Auburn was announced on Monday. Here are the details on that and the TV plan.

Georgia football’s upcoming game against Auburn at Sanford Stadium now has a kickoff time, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on October 17. The No. 2 Bulldogs will face off against the Tigers, and the match will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, or the SEC Network, with the specific network to be revealed after Saturday’s game. Georgia boasts a strong record of nine consecutive wins in this series, the longest in the storied Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry dating back to 1923-193.

Auburn stands at 3-2 and is 1-2 in the SEC under new coach Alex Golesh. The Tigers have a respite after their 24-14 loss to Tennessee on Saturday before arriving in Athens. Auburn has demonstrated prowess by defeating Baylor, Southern Miss, and Vanderbilt, as well as suffering a loss to Florida. Meanwhile, Georgia has been dominant with a 5-0 and 3-0 record in the SEC heading into their upcoming 7:30 p.m. matchup against Alabama.

Notably, Georgia secured a 20-10 victory over Auburn last year and has not suffered a defeat in Athens against Auburn since 2005.

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